Freshwater Shrimp

Learn which algae Amano and Cherry Shrimp eat, including hair algae and black beard algae, and when a clean-up crew will not solve the underlying problem. Read more...

Amano Shrimp vs Cherry Shrimp

Compare Amano Shrimp and Cherry Shrimp for algae control, breeding, size, beginner suitability and buying decisions in South African aquariums. Read more...

How to Set Up a Shrimp Aquarium

Step-by-step shrimp aquarium setup for South African keepers covering tank size, sponge filtration, cycling, plants, water preparation and adding shrimp safely. Read more...

Best plants for a freshwater shrimp tank

Best Plants for a Shrimp Tank

Best plants for Cherry and Amano Shrimp, including Java Moss, Anubias, Java Fern and floating plants for biofilm, shelter and baby-shrimp survival. Read more...

Shrimp Water Parameters: GH, KH, pH and TDS Explained

Understand GH, KH, pH and TDS for freshwater shrimp, including how to test South African municipal, borehole and RO water before choosing Cherry or Caridina Shrimp. Read more...

Why Are My Shrimp Dying?

Troubleshoot shrimp deaths after water changes, moulting, courier delivery or acclimation, with South African tap-water and power-interruption considerations. Read more...

How Many Shrimp Should You Keep?

Learn how many shrimp to start with, how to build a breeding colony, how to sex Cherry Shrimp and what to expect when buying unsexed shrimp in South Africa. Read more...

What Do Freshwater Shrimp Eat?

Freshwater shrimp feeding guide covering biofilm, prepared foods and common vegetables such as cucumber, spinach, broccoli, carrots and courgette/zucchini. Read more...

Best Tank Mates for Freshwater Shrimp

Find out which fish can live with freshwater shrimp, including Bettas, Corydoras, Guppies, Tetras, Rasboras, Gouramis, Angelfish and Loaches. Read more...

Amano Shrimp Care Guide

South Africa-focused Amano Shrimp guide covering algae control, feeding, water, tank mates, group size and why they do not breed normally in freshwater. Read more...

Cherry Shrimp Care Guide

South Africa-focused Cherry Shrimp care guide covering tank setup, water, feeding, breeding, sexing, tank mates and common problems. Read more...

Freshwater shrimp care guide for South African aquariums

The Complete Guide to Freshwater Shrimp

South Africa-focused freshwater shrimp guide covering Cherry and Amano Shrimp, tank setup, feeding, tank mates, water parameters, breeding, algae control and troubleshooting. Read more...

Freshwater Shrimp

Corydoras

Juli Corydora

Three-Lined Corydoras

Pepper Corydora

Panda Corydoras

Black Venezuela Corydoras

Bronze Corydora

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